Strike first and gain the upper hand?
Jiang Pengji occupied the entire territory of Fengyi County. She had 20,000 meticulously trained troops in her hands. Next spring, she would be able to sweep through Wanzhou and take over the entire province. When the time came, she could directly write a memorial and force the Dongqing royal family to confer her the title of Governor of Wanzhou.
If they sent a large number of troops across half of the north to attack Huang Song in order to nip their enemy in the bud, they would not be able to conquer Wanzhou next year.
But … they would not be happy to allow Huang Song to grow at the border between the south and the north.
Feng Jin said, "It's better to discuss this with the lord."
Should they allow a strong enemy to grow, or should they focus on their own development and strength first?
For Jiang Pengji, she could make the right choice with her eyes closed.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" she said with a smile, "I've heard of Cheng Jing. He's one of Master Yuanjing's four disciples. He has a great background, but don't forget that our Zixiao is also Master Yuanjing's disciple. So what if Huang Song has Cheng Jing's assistance? Can he do whatever he wants? I've also studied at Langye Academy for a few years, so I have a certain understanding of Cheng Jing. Him? He's nothing to be afraid of! "
Hearing words like "whatever he wants," Feng Jin and Xu Ke looked serious. They did not understand, but Feng Zhen, who was very dirty, understood instantly.
"If Cheng Jing is incompetent, how could he be valued by Master Yuanjing?"
Feng Zhen heard Jiang Pengji say that Cheng Jing was "nothing to be afraid of," and he could not help but frown. Feng Zhen had always admired this good friend he had met through Wei Ci. He had also given Cheng Jing a high degree of recognition. Jiang Pengji's contemptuous attitude made him a little unhappy.
"I'm not saying that Cheng Jing is incompetent. I'm just saying that he and Huang Song are partners. I'm afraid they'll drag each other down." Jiang Pengji said, "I know Huang Song. I've also heard a little about Cheng Jing from the many students at Langye Academy. They can go through thick and thin together, but they might not be able to enjoy happiness together. Cheng Jing is much more hairy than Huai Yu. Not only does he measure himself by the standards of a gentleman, but he also likes to measure others by the same standards. As for Huang Song, he's a man who doesn't make any major mistakes, but he's full of small ones … Tsk tsk … These two people's personalities aren't compatible, unless one of them makes a concession and changes. "
Jiang Pengji paused at this point and continued, "To put it simply, Cheng Jing's character requires a tolerant lord who doesn't mind his little criticisms. Huang Song, on the other hand, needs a subordinate who ignores his small problems. Otherwise, it will be a disaster."
Of course, everything has a honeymoon period. At this time, Huang Song and Cheng Jing were still in a state of intense love. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and they were satisfied wherever they looked. Huang Song's influence was small at the moment, so he would naturally exercise caution and restrain himself. Cheng Jing would also wholeheartedly assist him and do his best to assist him.
However, when Huang Song's strength increased and he had more people by his side, Cheng Jing's advice might be an eyesore.
After saying that, she concluded, "We just need to take care of our own matters. Standing firm is far more important than anything else."
Feng Zhen said, "If Huang Song is allowed to grow, he will definitely become the Lord's number one enemy."
Jiang Pengji sneered. "My rival? Even if he cultivated for another eight to ten years, he still wouldn't be qualified. Even if he could stand up to me as an equal, he still wouldn't be able to defeat me. If we focus on such a strong enemy and neglect more important things, then we'll have our priorities reversed. "
According to Jiang Pengji's original plan, her battlefield would be the northern borderline and the north of Dongqing. She had no time to care about the southern region for the time being.
"Without Huang Song, there will still be Lv Song or Hei Song. Only by being strong can we be fearless."
Therefore, Jiang Pengji still insisted on her own opinion. Next spring, they would conquer Wanzhou!
As long as they occupied Wanzhou, along with the nearby Chongzhou and Hu County that was secretly controlled by Liu She, the three places would be connected. When the time came, they would have money, food, manpower, and soldiers. Then, they could restrain the cavalry. It was not impossible to defeat the northern borderline.
What were the benefits of defeating the northern borderline?
Not only were there rich mineral resources, countless gold, silver, and jewelry, but there were also vast territories and commercial areas. There were also countless horse farms and elite warhorses.
The horse farms in Dongqing were concentrated in Cangzhou. If they could not conquer Cangzhou or obtain the support of the Meng family in Cangzhou, the cavalry would not be of any use.
If they could encroach on the northern borderline, with the horse farms and elite warhorses, would they have to worry about not being able to form a cavalry?
With the cavalry, it would be a piece of cake to turn around and attack the forces in Dongqing.
Feng Zhen looked at Jiang Pengji seriously. He sighed in his heart. This child had a firm heart and was not moved by external factors. She had the appearance of a wise ruler.
"This winter, I'll have to trouble you again. After spring, we will prepare for war in Wanzhou. Does anyone have any objections? "
Feng Jin and Xu Ke's expressions changed drastically. They seemed to recall the fear of working overtime last winter.
Only Feng Zhen, who did not understand the situation, replied with a smile, "How would I dare to refuse the lord's request? But, my lord, don't forget our previous agreement. "
They had to hold on to the support of eating, drinking, and having fun. This was their meal ticket in the future.
Jiang Pengji returned a light smile. "Of course. How could I forget what I promised Zi Shi?"
Xu Ke gave Feng Jin a look and inquired about the situation.
What shady dealings did the lord and Feng Zhen have with each other?
Feng Jin secretly sighed and mumbled to himself. Xu Ke almost choked from laughing.
"How can you take my lord's words seriously?" Xu Ke laughed and ridiculed him. "My lord often says these things, but she doesn't know that the government office is always busy. They are only busy for a short period of time throughout the year, and that short period of time is a year … How can there be time for him to eat, drink, and have fun?"
Feng Jin said, "Isn't that so? Throughout the year, there are only seven days of rest before and after the New Year. However, during these seven days, the eateries, gambling dens, brothels, and southern courtyards are all closed, preparing to celebrate the New Year with their families. The shops are all closed. I don't know where he is going to enjoy himself. Sigh, another one who has been fooled by the lord. I don't know when he will find out the truth … I'm afraid it won't be too late. "
The two looked at each other and smiled. They saw the gloating look in each other's eyes.
In Chengan District, Wei Ci also received the news that Cheng Jing had pledged allegiance to Huang Song. He could only lament about fate.
Yang Si was a man with sharp eyes. His evaluation of Huang Song and Cheng Jing was not much different from what Jiang Pengji had said.
Wei Ci responded with silence.
Yang Si said, "You and Cheng Jing are brothers from the same sect. If you fight in the future, I'm afraid it will be difficult."
Wei Ci said indifferently, "In terms of difficulty, can it be more difficult than the brothers Huaiyu and Fengjue?"
It was not just Feng Jin and Fengjue. The two brothers' eldest brother assisted another person. It was obvious that the three brothers were hurting each other's hearts.
"Then why do you look sad?"
Wei Ci did not answer.
How could he answer?
Could he tell Yang Si that he was silent only because Cheng Jing had also served Huang Song in his previous life?
Cheng Jing was imprisoned when Huang Song's power was at its peak. Because the ruler and his ministers had different opinions, the conflict became more and more acute. The conflict of many years erupted and could not be resolved. In the end, Cheng Jing was imprisoned and imprisoned for more than two years. When Huang Song was defeated and committed suicide, Cheng Jing heard the news and finally committed suicide in prison.
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